This video shows the Napoleon III apartments, which are an exceptional example of the decorative art of the Second Empire. They were fitted out between 1857 and 1861 as reception rooms for the Ministry of State of Emperor Napoleon III (1852 – 1870).
(Source: Musée du Louvre)
Classical: What Does it Mean in Art and Life?
By Alexandra York We start by identifying that the English term “classical” finds its etymological roots in the Latin adjective classicus which referred to the highest class of Ancient Roman citizens. “Classic” also denoted the Romans’ adoration of all Read more